Heidi Travels to Peru Only with Steem Dollars
I just spent the past 4 hours searching for flights and hostels. I’m leaving in one week and I’m paying for it all with Steem Dollars.
I was broke as a joke when I joined Steemit, and I made more money in this short span of time then I had in the past 10 years combined. My state of mind in that time period was shocked, excited, and suspicious. After realizing that this platform was for real I started brainstorming for my next trip. I want to provide fresh new material for this amazing community and to take you all with me on the journey ahead.
I'm headed to Peru
I fly out on my birthday and I couldn't think of a better present!
When others learn that I’ve been to other countries for long periods of time they first ask me if it was for a study abroad program in college. I have to first thank them for the compliment, since I’m well past the college age by now. I always will kick myself for not looking into that while I was at Purdue. Nonetheless, I made it out there albeit only slightly later in life. They ask next if it was for work, again I tell them no while I begin daydreaming about what sorts of jobs would send a person to live abroad… So I finally just give in and say that I travel because I enjoy it, because I want to see what the world and those living in it have to offer.
People can react in a number of ways:
They might view you as someone who’s never satisfied, who’s doomed to a life of constant searching for something and you’re not even sure what it is. They might view you as a homeless person who floats from one spot to the next- which isn’t far off if we’re being honest.
Maybe they’ll view you as a rockstar, someone who dreams big and goes out and does it, someone who isn’t scared of the unknown. Maybe they’ll be surprised to have met one of those elusive travelers who is never in one spot too long, so to have met one is almost like spotting a rare endangered animal. Some people won’t get it. Maybe they'll express worry for your future, when this phase of reckless, haphazard travel is over and you’ll find yourself years behind others who chose to get a degree and line up that desk job just after graduation (if they were lucky) and who are now happy with their 401k and new mortgage.
For me, to travel is to discover. I get the urge to travel because I want to be an active participant in the world. We live in a time where you can board an aircraft that in a few hours can take you thousands of miles and drop you off in a completely different part of the world. Who wouldn't want to take advantage of that at least once in their life?!
It is without a doubt the best way to get inspired. Whether it’s a positive revelation or negative experience, traveling will reveal to yourself something you haven’t seen before, haven’t experienced before, haven’t interacted with before, haven’t eaten before, haven’t smelled before. Traveling means indefinite chances to learn, not from a book, but with real experiences.
It’s been 2 months since my last trip and I’m ready for more. I’m heading to South America, to Peru, to Machu Picchu, and maybe the Amazon. I’m bringing Steemit and whoever wants to follow the journey with me. I’ve upped my camera game so the footage is going to be epic. I plan on helping those I meet to set up their very own Steemit accounts. I’ll give you their usernames so that you can learn about them and they can share they’re world with us. I’m traveling the world, paving my way with SBDs and leaving a path of new Steemit users and I'm awfully excited about it!
This is a truly amazing case-study of the power of Steem! Someone who has found success on the platform is utilizing that support to follow her dreams and continue to create fresh content that the community has clearly embraced.
Way to go @heiditravels :)
I agree, she is a solid writer who writes authentic and genuine posts. I think it would be really cool if she teamed up with another Steemian and somehow did a joint post. Think if the woman who wrote this article: https://steemit.com/blockchain/@blockchainblonde/tokenization-of-commercial-real-estate collaborated with @heiditravels on a travel/blockchain post! That would be a fun read!
I kindda suggested that I was also doing the same thing over the summer and write the same kind of travelog on https://steemit.com/@eric-boucher Maybe, you'd like to partake and share. Thanks a bunch, thrive on and namaste :)
Peru accepts Steem coins?
@heiditravels I finally get yourself again, I enjoyed reading the post about you, for your success in steemit
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I love your writing Heidi! It's direct, simple, and inspirational—easy to read and understand. It makes me want to travel more (I haven't traveled alone yet, but intend to)!
Thanks for your positive presence on Steemit! It's a joy to read your adventures. Wishing you continued success and happiness!
Wow thank you @peezaroni :)
Great inspiration @heidytravels, it is also said that you feel more satisfaction spending your money on traveling than buying material things; even when you get back home and you spent all your savings!
is an indescribable emotion!
Try to swing by #Colombia or at least place it on your list of countries to visit, you won't regret it!
It is very nice and kind post! I guess you are more free person than lots of us who possess with material opportunities to discover the world comfortably but those who don't possess with the courage to breakthrough the shell of own "comfort zone". I was always inspired with the girls like you. And same time there is something chilling in such kind of girls as you for such kinds of guys as me - independence. ;-) There is something that any Big Brother afraid of - when people can not be controlled and restricted to single one areal and single narrow mindset. Carry on, honey! So far you are keeping smile, you encourage others to do the same.
Hey Heidi. Since your post is in the TOP 10 trending posts on Steemit, I've added it to the Flipboard Steemit Trending Magazine for everyone to see it. Congrats.
Great! Thanks :)
This is a very inspiring post @heiditravels. If you are a good writer, I think the sky is the limit on this one.
Love your posts. They are real and show the gritty side as well. I'm with you on the importance of travel. It's the only way to keep an open mind about humanity - these days particularly. (used to be @jlwkolb)
You're going to be a millionaire real soon. Someone put a ring on it!
Hmmm... are you going to visit Machu Picchu?
EDIT: You should. It looks like they might have found where we were hiding the steem.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2016/07/26/will-a-hidden-treasure-chamber-discovered-under-machu-picchu-finally-be-revealed/#8335a9138b0b
I will be heading to Machu Picchu :)
This is wonderful!!! Hope to be able to pay for my travels with steem as well! Truely inspiring! Love your work! Keep on inspiring! Hope you have. Wonderful time in Peru! Must try the ceviche and pisco sour! Food is amazing here!
Thanks for the tip!